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I have just lost my 20 year old original large Bulldawg and I would like a replacement.But I have not purchased one for years where is the best place to get one ?
I have looked on EBay and they go for about £28 the one I’m looking for is the one with two large trebles on the belly.
Are they still in fashion these days or are you guys using something better ?
Advice please
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These are a great alternative/copy of the MI Dawgs https://www.franglaisfishing.com/ffstor ... php?cat=86
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Do you chop the single off? Good lures - nightmare unhooking if they're inhaled :neutral:
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P.Harvey wrote: Fri Oct 05 2018 20:26 -
I have just lost my 20 year old original large Bulldawg and I would like a replacement.But I have not purchased one for years where is the best place to get one ?
I have looked on EBay and they go for about £28 the one I’m looking for is the one with two large trebles on the belly.
Are they still in fashion these days or are you guys using something better ?
Advice please
What colour you looking for?
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John Milford wrote: Sat Oct 06 2018 02:10 -
Do you chop the single off? Good lures - nightmare unhooking if they're inhaled :neutral:
The single gets cropped off all of mine, and the supplied trebles get binned and downsized to 1/0 ST36s.
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Sovereign superbaits, there bobcats are really good, and a good price,
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Steve Dennington wrote: Sat Oct 06 2018 10:33 -
John Milford wrote: Sat Oct 06 2018 02:10 -
Do you chop the single off? Good lures - nightmare unhooking if they're inhaled :neutral:
The single gets cropped off all of mine, and the supplied trebles get binned and downsized to 1/0 ST36s.
:thumbs:
"He's some sort of lure savant. Or just has an unhealthy addiction to old lures. We are not quite sure . . . . . "
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Well the one I have been using for years was the orange and yellow
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Page 3 of the for sale section there are/were some for sale, might be what your looking for and only £10 a piece, worth a look
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Buy from the States :wink: most retailers ship quite quickly and prices are OK right now if you don't get hit with import duty... I usually buy a dozen or so every year to replace damaged lures or to top up the collection with some new colours or sizes. Direct from MI at https://musky-innovations.myshopify.com/collections or try The Musky Shop, etc. Some of the latest bull dawgs are super nice. Always a fav of mine on the trout waters, they never go out of fashion with pike :grin:
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Mark Phillips wrote: Sat Oct 06 2018 18:57 -
Buy from the States :wink: most retailers ship quite quickly and prices are OK right now if you don't get hit with import duty... I usually buy a dozen or so every year to replace damaged lures or to top up the collection with some new colours or sizes. Direct from MI at https://musky-innovations.myshopify.com/collections or try The Musky Shop, etc. Some of the latest bull dawgs are super nice. Always a fav of mine on the trout waters, they never go out of fashion with pike :grin:
Mark how often you get hit with import duties would you say?
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I bought a few lures from the states this year and got hit for import tax, was a bit gutted as the price of the lures was a good, but having to pay that took the shine off it.
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Shiv wrote: Sun Oct 07 2018 15:23 -
I bought a few lures from the states this year and got hit for import tax, was a bit gutted as the price of the lures was a good, but having to pay that took the shine off it.
I hear of folk getting lures delivered and not getting hit with a tax bill, but it's pretty much every single time for me, which is why I seldom order from the States anymore. The weak pound and 20% VAT just make it way too expensive.
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Last couple of times I've ordered Steve I've been caught out with the tax, just your. luck I guess.
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Danoutdoors wrote: Sat Oct 06 2018 20:54 -
Mark Phillips wrote: Sat Oct 06 2018 18:57 -
Buy from the States :wink: most retailers ship quite quickly and prices are OK right now if you don't get hit with import duty... I usually buy a dozen or so every year to replace damaged lures or to top up the collection with some new colours or sizes. Direct from MI at https://musky-innovations.myshopify.com/collections or try The Musky Shop, etc. Some of the latest bull dawgs are super nice. Always a fav of mine on the trout waters, they never go out of fashion with pike :grin:
Mark how often you get hit with import duties would you say?
My luck isn't that good I'm sorry to say. I've avoided it only a handful of times, but have mates in other parts of the UK who never seem to get smacked with it. As per the above post, it's just luck of the draw I suppose.
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Has anyone had any success with the Suzy Sucker?

I had fancied trying them a few years ago and forgot.

The mention of Franglais reminded me. :grin:
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How do people rate the Pike Shop Bulldawg copies, 3 for a tenner on Ebay? Got 3 a while back but I`ve only fished them briefly....
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Always preferred the originals
Tried others but always end up back with originals
That Perkins !!! 😂
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I think the dawg lost its way when they started moulding the tails for me, the cut tail had the better tail and less lift on the troll. I personally prefer the Mag Dawgs because they are cut tails and they do seem to attract the better fish. I even had a take on the pounder a couple of weeks ago and lost the fish on the surface and it looked a good fish, I have it on film but sdaly all you can see is the swirl of her going back down :eek:
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40cm real eels for me or my own home poured curltails, depending on the size of lure I want.
Being unrigged I can weight and rig them however I wish according to my needs.
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phil.c wrote: Thu Oct 11 2018 19:14 -
Has anyone had any success with the Suzy Sucker?

I had fancied trying them a few years ago and forgot.

The mention of Franglais reminded me. :grin:
Yes Phil, done well on white in both sizes 😉
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c14r4n wrote: Fri Oct 12 2018 21:37 -
phil.c wrote: Thu Oct 11 2018 19:14 -
Has anyone had any success with the Suzy Sucker?

I had fancied trying them a few years ago and forgot.

The mention of Franglais reminded me. :grin:
Yes Phil, done well on white in both sizes 😉
Cheers, I think I will order a couple in time for my next Irish sortie. :thumbs:
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